2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2003 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 280 kg more than 2003 Toyota Soarer.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2003 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Pilot | Soarer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |